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proverb
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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proverb
People hoard good currency and other assets and attempt to pass inferior currency and assets to others in exchange.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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proverb
Overvalued mediocre talent replaces undervalued real talent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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History
Traditional sentiment, both in literal and metaphorical sense, dating to ancient works such as Aristophanes' The Frogs, and appearing in various forms in various Islamic and European medieval texts.
Across languages
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